Batter up Meaning in English
expression
ˈbætɝ/ /ˈəp
BAT-er UP
bˈætɐ/ /ˈʌp
BAT-uh UP
Definición
A phrase used in baseball to announce that the next hitter should get ready; sometimes used metaphorically to mean it's someone's turn to do something.
Uso & Matices
Informal, sports-related (especially American English). Used literally in baseball or as a playful way to tell someone their turn is coming. Often heard at youth games and in metaphorical team or work settings. Not used outside these contexts.
Spanish: ¡bateador listo! - turno del bateadorPortuguese (BR): batedor pronto! - vez do batedorPortuguese (PT): batedor pronto! - vez do batedorChinese (Simplified): 击球手准备Chinese (Traditional): 打擊者準備Hindi: बैटर तैयारArabic: الضارب جاهزBengali: ব্যাটার আপRussian: Баттер, на бэт!Japanese: バッター、スタンバイVietnamese: Đến lượt bạn đánh bóngKorean: 타자 준비Turkish: Sıradaki vurucuUrdu: بیٹر اپIndonesian: Pemukul siap
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The coach shouted, "Batter up!"
basic
It's your turn next—batter up!
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The announcer said, "Batter up for the home team."
basic
Don't be nervous—batter up!
natural
Alright, team, who's next? Batter up!
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When the manager announced the new project, she said, "Batter up—let's see who's ready."
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